My Riffs

Over analyzing can stop us from moving forward. Don't be reckless, but dive in. You see an opportunity? Dive in. You have a chance? Dive in.  Analyze yes. But don't overdo it. The chance may pass while you ponder.

The saying says put your best foot forward.  If you’ve done that, rest in that. No need to ruminate after you’ve done your best. Because that’s the best possible outcome. Giving your best is the best possible outcome. Rest in that and move forward.  What ifs don’t net any benefit. A good debrief is valuable sure, but playing the what if game doesn’t.  Put your best foot forward. Then don’t look back, put your next best foot forward. 

Happiness is good. In fact, it's great. But it can't be our chief pursuit. It will inevitably lead to disappointment. Purpose is a better pursuit. Happiness is often a byproduct of purpose. But happiness on its own is fleeting and difficult to hold onto.

Lies aren’t safe. Being told what we want to hear isn’t safe.  But truth and love is safe. Telling someone the truth and in love is true safety. Being told the truth and love is safe. 

If I woke up this morning, I’m blessed. The rest is just opportunity. Bad times? Opportunity. Endings? Opportunity. Good times? Still opportunity. 

Comfort isn’t entirely a good thing. Momentary comfort is good and maybe even necessary. Sleeping comfortable every night is a blessing and a luxury. But living in a state of comfort? That’s an invitation to decline.  Do things that push you out and past that comfort zone. Therein lies the albeit hard but better path to bettering yourself and making a greater impact.